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Former Jackson State Assistant Joseph Stone III Selected for NFL’s Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship with the San Francisco 49ers

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 Brandon King

Former Jackson State assistant strength and conditioning coach Joseph Stone III has earned an opportunity to continue his coaching journey at the NFL level after being selected for the 2026 NFL Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship with the San Francisco 49ers. The prestigious fellowship is designed to provide talented coaches from diverse backgrounds with hands-on experience during NFL training camp while helping prepare them for future coaching opportunities in professional football. Stone, who served as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Jackson State during the 2022 and 2023 seasons,…

Alabama A&M’s Cornelious Brown IV Named to HBCU National Player of the Year Watch List

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 Brandon King

Alabama A&M quarterback Cornelius Brown IV has been named to the 2026 HBCU National Player of the Year Award Watch List, recognizing him as one of the premier players in HBCU football heading into the upcoming season. Although injuries halted his 2025 season after just 4 games in 2025, Brown has emerged as one of the SWAC’s top signal-callers, earning national recognition for his leadership, poise, and ability to make plays through the air and on the ground. His inclusion on the preseason watch list underscores the expectations surrounding both…

Grand Jury Declines to Indict Man Charged in Fatal Kentucky State University Shooting

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 Brandon King

A Kentucky grand jury has declined to indict the man who had been charged in connection with the fatal shooting at Kentucky State University, bringing an end—for now—to the criminal case stemming from one of the most tragic incidents on the HBCU campus in recent years. The grand jury returned a “No True Bill,” meaning prosecutors did not present enough evidence to establish probable cause for the case to proceed to trial. As a result, the murder and assault charges against Jacob Bard have been dismissed. The shooting occurred on…

Alabama State Accepts NCAA Committee on Infractions Decision Following Level I-Mitigated Case

July 28, 2026July 30, 2026 Brandon King

Alabama State University has announced that it has received the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions’ public decision regarding its infractions case, which was classified as Level I-Mitigated. Under the NCAA’s infractions process, a Level I violation represents the most serious category of rules violations, typically involving significant breaches that undermine the integrity of collegiate athletics. The “mitigated” designation means the NCAA determined there were substantial factors that reduced the severity of the case, such as the institution’s cooperation during the investigation, corrective actions taken, or other mitigating circumstances. While…

Former Prairie View A&M Standout Quinton Bell Signs One-Year Deal With San Francisco 49ers

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026 Brandon King

The San Francisco 49ers are adding HBCU talent to their roster, signing former Prairie View A&M standout Quinton Bell to a one-year contract, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Bell participated in a workout with the team on Tuesday before earning the deal. Bell, who was selected by the then-Oakland Raiders in the seventh round (No. 230 overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft, has carved out a professional career through stops with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, and most recently the Miami Dolphins. During the 2025 season with…

Caitlin Clark Debuts Eye-Catching Multicolor Nike Caitlin 1 at 2026 WNBA All-Star Game

July 27, 2026 Brandon King

Caitlin Clark continues to build anticipation for her first signature sneaker line with Nike. During the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game, the Indiana Fever superstar unveiled a vibrant new multicolor edition of the Nike Caitlin 1, giving fans another look at what could become one of the year’s most sought-after basketball shoes. Clark shared the sneaker with a simple but confident message: “I think these will be a favorite.” The new colorway features a bold gradient design, marking the first time the Caitlin 1 has appeared in a multicolor finish after…

Jennifer Bell Named Tennessee State Interim Director of Athletics

July 24, 2026July 24, 2026 Brandon King

Tennessee State University has named longtime athletics administrator Jennifer Bell as its interim director of athletics, stepping into the role following the recent administrative leave of Dr. Mikki Allen. Bell had most recently served as Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services and Senior Woman Administrator. Bell brings more than three decades of experience within the TSU athletic department, having joined the university in 1991 as an assistant women’s basketball coach. After 11 seasons on the sidelines, she transitioned into athletic administration, where she built an extensive résumé in…

Tennessee State Places Athletic Director Dr. Mikki Allen on Administrative Leave Amid Internal Investigation

July 24, 2026July 24, 2026 Brandon King

Tennessee State University has placed athletic director Dr. Mikki Allen on administrative leave as the university continues an internal investigation into concerns surrounding the leadership of its athletics department. The announcement was made Thursday by TSU President Dwayne Tucker, marking the latest development in a situation that has been unfolding for nearly two months. According to Tucker, the investigation was launched after the university received an open letter on May 28 signed by six of the Tigers’ head coaches. The letter expressed a vote of no confidence in Allen’s leadership,…

SIAC Unveils 2026 Preseason Football Honors; Edward Waters Tabbed as Championship Favorite

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Brandon King

The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has released its 2026 preseason football honors and predicted order of finish, with defending powerhouse Edward Waters entering the season as the team to beat. The Tigers not only claimed the top spot in the preseason poll, but also swept the conference’s top individual awards. Senior running back Johntarrious Thomas was named SIAC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year, while junior linebacker Trevon French earned Preseason Defensive Player of the Year honors. Edward Waters leads preseason recognition Edward Waters placed four players on the…

Prairie View A&M HC Tremaine Jackson Calls Out THSCA Over Coaching Staff Snub: “You Don’t Respect Our Ball”

July 22, 2026July 22, 2026 Brandon King

image via MSN Prairie View A&M head football coach Tremaine Jackson is demanding more respect for HBCU football after his assistant coaches were left off the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) coaching clinic speaker list. Jackson, whose Panthers became the only college football program in Texas to compete for a national championship during the season, believes his staff earned the opportunity to share their knowledge with coaches across the state. During his comments, Jackson didn’t hold back when addressing what he sees as a continued lack of recognition for…